Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Malia Okoh

Malia Okoh, Reporter

Malia Okoh, a senior, is a first-year member of Ka Leo. Okoh has been attending the Academy for the past three years. She spends her spare time swimming, sailing and paddling. Okoh hopes to study in Germany, pursuing a career in law.

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‘An Abundance of Katherines’ tantalizingly alluring

Malia Okoh, Reporter
May 14, 2015

“An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green is a young adult novel featuring the journey of Colin Singleton, a 17-year-old boy. Colin is an aging...

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National Honor Society welcomes new members

Malia Okoh, Reporter
May 1, 2015

The National Honor Society (NHS) at the Academy inducted 37 new members on Apr. 21. Newly inducted senior Marianne Chen said, “It felt good knowing...

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Colleges majors do not always determine profession

Colleges majors do not always determine profession

Malia Okoh
May 1, 2015

Many high schoolers feel the pressure to quickly determine their college majors to ensure success in future jobs. Usually students are asked to consider...

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Seniors tackle sexualization in music industry

Seniors tackle sexualization in music industry

Malia Okoh, Reporter
April 23, 2015

What if all popular songs were about chastity and purity? This was the question raised for seniors in their latest theology project. Seniors in the...

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Voting the key to reform

Malia Okoh, Reporter
April 22, 2015

With the announcement of candidates for the 2016 Presidential election, complaints are beginning about the current and future state of the nation’s government...

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Demeaning content found in popular songs

Malia Okoh, Reporter
April 22, 2015

Now more than ever, the crudeness of popular music has been revealed. Sexualization and objectification of women is present in almost every song. However,...

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Lack of ‘pro-America’ substance in AP U.S. History angers state legislators

Malia Okoh, Repoter
April 17, 2015

A debate may determine if the Advanced Placement U. S. History (APUSH) course will continue to be taught in Oklahoma public schools. Some Oklahoma legislators...

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English chair finalist for educational web site Turnitin

English chair finalist for educational web site Turnitin

Malia Okoh, Reporter
April 10, 2015

English department chair Jill Sprott has been recognized by Turnitin.com, one of  the leading sites for plagiarism prevention used by millions of students...

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Leos welcome Venture Scouts from Osaka

Leos welcome Venture Scouts from Osaka

Malia Okoh, Reporter
April 1, 2015

Venture Scouts, similar to American Boy and Girl Scouts, from Osaka shared a dinner with members of the Academy Leo club on Mar. 22 in the Student...

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Students get defensive at workshop

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 23, 2015

The Academy’s Parent Board and school counselors held a self-defense workshop, Protect Yourself: Be smart. Be ready. Be safe., on Mar. 7. The event...

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Bleachers’ Hawaii appearance earns standing ovation

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 23, 2015

With the release of the new song, “I Wanna Get Better,” indie pop band Bleachers has achieved quick success. The group’s debut album, “Strange...

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English language suffering unnecessary premature decline

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 16, 2015

The English language is struggling. A lack of appreciation for the language we speak and depend upon is often nonexistent. Too often nowadays, many...

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Senior athletes honored at breakfast

Senior athletes honored at breakfast

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 4, 2015

The Athletics Department recognized seniors for their participation in winter sports with a breakfast and acknowledgement at flag on Feb. 23. Basketball,...

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National competition selects senior for computing award

National competition selects senior for computing award

Malia Okoh, Reporter
February 23, 2015

Senior Kristen Kate Tumacder has been selected a 2015 National Award runner-up and an Affiliate Award winner for the National Center for Women and Information...

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Scholarships offer free money but students must search for them

Malia Okoh, Reporter
February 22, 2015

College can seem formidable because of high costs, selectivity and competition,  but with the help of scholarships, some financial stress can be eased. Scholarships...

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Sweeten Valentine’s Day with these romantic movies

Malia Okoh, Reporter
February 12, 2015

Emotional, romantic movies are enticing to many. Such movies create emotional connections and tender yearnings for love. At no time are such movies...

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Digital club creates PSAs for Hawaiian Humane Society

Malia Okoh, Reporter
February 11, 2015

Members of the Lower School Digital Media Club in grades four through six visited the Hawaiian Humane Society on Jan. 31 to learn how to care for and support...

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BuzzFeed feeds light-hearted interests

Malia Okoh, Reporter
February 2, 2015

Buzzfeed is taking the Internet by storm. The news and entertainment site was begun in 2006 and has recently become the fastest-growing web site. Almost...

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Advanced Chemistry class dives into large scale labs on Coconut Island

Malia Okoh, Reporter
January 29, 2015

The Advanced Chemistry class took a trip to Coconut Island in Kaneohe Bay to visit the world-renowned Marine Biology Research Station and conduct labs...

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Seventh grader soars in Geography Bee

Malia Okoh, Reporter
January 27, 2015

Seventh grader, Lucy Gentry, is this year’s school winner of the Geography Bee for a second year. Social Studies teacher Whitney Miyahira said, “Just...

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Consistent practices solidify study skills

Consistent practices solidify study skills

Malia Okoh, Reporter
January 14, 2015

Homework is sometimes thought to be trivial, but benefits do occur. Many students refrain from doing homework out of laziness or indifference. Homework...

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Alumnae Forum enlightens students

Alumnae Forum enlightens students

Malia Okoh, Reporter
January 14, 2015

Over 30 alumnae participated in the annual Alumnae Forum to discuss college experiences and to give current high school students insights into studies...

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Highly anticipated third ‘Hunger Games’ leaves fans hanging

Highly anticipated third ‘Hunger Games’ leaves fans hanging

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 18, 2014

“The Hunger Games” trilogy features the dystopian society of Panem whose citizens are separated into 12 districts. Each year children are randomly...

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‘Paper Towns’ promising addition to John Green collection

‘Paper Towns’ promising addition to John Green collection

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 11, 2014

John Green’s best selling novel, “The Fault in Our Stars,” became a blockbuster movie. His eagerly awaited third novel, “Paper Towns,” is currently...

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Leo club initiates Christmas season with service to Liliha-Palama community

Leo club initiates Christmas season with service to Liliha-Palama community

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 8, 2014

The Leo club began the Christmas season on Nov. 28 with another service to the community, the Liliha-Palama Christmas parade. The parade was sponsored...

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Inspirational people can always be found

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 5, 2014

Inspirational figures have the ability to alter lives. Positive influences can be found everywhere if one is open to them. Heroes can be found among...

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Seniors in ‘Dying and Rising’ perform service for Sacred Hearts community

Seniors in ‘Dying and Rising’ perform service for Sacred Hearts community

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 2, 2014

As service to their community, seniors in the Theology course, “Dying and Rising,” cleaned the King Street cemetery on Nov. 29. Priests, brothers...

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Preparation can ease exams’ pressure

Preparation can ease exams’ pressure

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 2, 2014

As the end of the quarter quickly approaches, exams become more and more a reality. The stress that often accompanies exams is dreaded by many. There are,...

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Clothing choices influence viewers’ perception

Malia Okoh, Reporter
December 2, 2014

In the last few decades, the fashion world has changed drastically. Long gone are those tea-length dresses and modest necklines. The new, more revealing...

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Lower school robotics team wins at Kalani competition

Lower school robotics team wins at Kalani competition

Malia Okoh, Reporter
November 20, 2014

The lower school VEX IQ robotics team participated in a regional tournament at Kalani High School, winning the Project Award. The Academy team competed...

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Veterans visit students to talk about military service experiences

Veterans visit students to talk about military service experiences

Malia Okoh, Reporter
November 10, 2014

Since lower school students have been studying the significance of Veterans Day, service members from the U.S. Navy were invited to visit classes, including...

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Vegetarianism garners health benefits

Vegetarianism garners health benefits

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 30, 2014

Simple changes in diet can lead to a healthier life. Many people choose vegetarianism in hope of having a longer, better, more productive life. Some opt...

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Junior aims for state riflery championship

Junior aims for state riflery championship

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 27, 2014

The 16th Annual State Championships for sporter air riflery will be held on Oct. 28 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The girls’ tournament begins...

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Lancer pride must be more obvious

Lancer pride must be more obvious

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 24, 2014

Sacred Hearts Academy prides itself on promoting school spirit and life-long friendships among students. Yet, despite the idea of sisterhood being emphasized...

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Leo club busy with service projects

Leo club busy with service projects

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 20, 2014

Leo club members volunteered their services at the Oahu Heart Walk for the American Heart Association and at the Kanewai loi on Oct. 4. The Oahu Heart...

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Awareness prevents domestic violence

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 20, 2014

With several National Football League (NFL) players accused of domestic violence lately, awareness of domestic violence is resurfacing in the national...

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Workshop teaches parents about teen development

Workshop teaches parents about teen development

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 14, 2014

Academy parents were invited to attend a presentation by UH Professor Paul D. Deering in a workshop on teen development. Associate professor at UH Manoa...

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Semester English classes challenging yet intriguing

Semester English classes challenging yet intriguing

Malia Okoh, Reporter
October 9, 2014

Junior and seniors have switched to semester English courses this year, choosing from “The American Dream,” “The Art of Argument,” “Folklore...

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Ka Leo reports via social media

Malia Okoh, Reporter
September 24, 2014

After a refreshing summer break, Ka Leo staff members have a new source of information for its readers. Reporters have begun posting on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SHA_kaleo. Ka...

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Back to School Dance excites high school students

Back to School Dance excites high school students

Malia Okoh, Reporter
September 24, 2014

The Academy’s Back to School Dance will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, in the Ching Student Center. The entrance fee at the door will be six dollars....

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Sacred Hearts welcomes new staff

Sacred Hearts welcomes new staff

Malia Okoh, Reporter
September 18, 2014

In the new school year, new teachers have also arrived on campus. Cathy Donndelinger has come to the Academy from New Hampshire, where she taught religion...

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Film version of ‘The Giver’ continues dystopian trend

Malia Okoh, Reporter
September 10, 2014

“The Giver” is a fantasy based on a dystopian society whose communities and their residents are controled by the Committee of Elders whose goal is...

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‘Stage and Screen’ students to view live production of ‘Mary Poppins’

‘Stage and Screen’ students to view live production of ‘Mary Poppins’

Malia Okoh, Reporter
September 9, 2014

The new class, “Stage and Screen,”  is offering an exciting opportunity for students to see “Mary Poppins” at Diamond Head Theater. Students...

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